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Leticia Silva
February 24, 2026

Fire emerges at Winter Garden recycling facility

AMT Recycling LLC experienced a fire in its front yard Tuesday, Feb. 24. Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department is on scene right now.

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Leticia Silva
February 23, 2026

Southern Steer Butcher to celebrate four years of business

The butcher store will host a commemoration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11024 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee.

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Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Patient reunites with care team from Orlando Health hospitals

César A. Díaz Lira first went to Orlando Health Emergency Room — Osceola with symptoms of chest pain and fatigue before being transferred to Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

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Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Town of Windermere faces road closures

Several roads throughout downtown Windermere could experience closures through Friday, Feb. 27.

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Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Property purchases signal major changes to downtown Winter Garden

One individual — James Larweth — has spent more than $40 million since 2015 to buy 36 residential and commercial properties — all in downtown Winter Garden. No one knows his plans.

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Leticia Silva
February 20, 2026

Windermere Police Department gets reaccredited

Police Chief David Ogden took to social media to celebrate the department’s accomplishment.

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Leticia Silva
February 20, 2026

Orange County plans warming centers as cold front approaches

Orange County is closely monitoring the weather as temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees early next week.

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Leticia Silva
February 20, 2026

Dead fish surface at Newton Park

Multiple tilapia fish were found dead along Lake Apopka's shoreline at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden, due to cold weather.

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Leticia Silva
February 19, 2026

Williams Holiday House resolves code enforcement issues

The holiday house owners announced many issues have been positively resolved.

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Leticia Silva
February 19, 2026

Ruby and Rust to close doors by end of the month

The Winter Garden houseplant boutique has announced it will be closing its doors by the end of February.

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Liz Ramos
February 19, 2026

Matthew's Hope receives matching donation

An anonymous donor has made up to $35,000 in matching money available to help replace funds the nonprofit used to operate its freeze warning emergency shelters.

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Liz Ramos
February 19, 2026

Orlando Health — Health Central to expand cardiology services

Advanced electrophysiology and arrhythmia care will be available in the spring.

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Liz Ramos
February 19, 2026

Outback Steakhouse in Hamlin to open soon

The restaurant will host a grand opening at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.

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Michael Eng
February 19, 2026

Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
February 18, 2026

Windermere boathouse controversy continues

The town of Windermere heads into boathouse mediation Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Windermere Town Council has approved a resolution for a law firm to assess the viability of the appeal.

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